Free Summer Breakfasts, too?! 🥞 You heard that right!

Herrin CUSD #4 is making sure our Tigers stay fueled and ready for summer fun! Starting June 1st, we are offering FREE DINE-IN summer breakfast for summer school students AND any community children ages 0 – 18.

🚫 No registration or ID required—just show up and eat!
📅 June 1 – June 11 (Monday through Thursday)
🕖 7:45 A.M. – 8:15 A.M.
📍 Dine-In Locations: North Side Primary Center, Herrin Elementary School, and Herrin High School

Please note: This program is Dine-In Only. Families registered for the Summer Lunch Program will automatically receive free breakfasts in their weekly pickup bundles starting June 16!

For more details on all of our summer nutrition programs, visit: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch 🧡🖤

4 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
A promotional graphic for Herrin CUSD #4's nutrition program. At the top, the logo reads "SUN: Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids" with a sun icon holding a fork and knife. Large bold text in the center reads "FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST! DINE IN ONLY." Below that, the details list: "June 1 - June 11, Monday - Thursday, 7:45 A.M - 8:15 A.M." The graphic includes the web address www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch. At the bottom, logos for the USDA and the Illinois State Board of Education are shown alongside the orange and black Herrin Tigers logo, which reads "Herrin CUSD #4 - Home of the Tigers." The right corner states: "This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

April was another BIG month for our Tigers! 🧡🖤

The momentum is building as we head into the end of the year. Check out the latest edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green highlight the incredible achievements of our students and staff. Our Tiger family continues to impress!

🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers

8 days ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Let's Talk Tigers April 2026 Cover Photo
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." — Charles Dickens

The school office is the nerve center of a district, and the professionals within determine its pulse. To many parents, students, and community members, the Administrative Professional often IS the school. Their voice on the telephone is the first point of contact; their manner in the front office sets the tone for the day; their ability to handle complex problems with efficiency. In every interaction, their professionalism paints the very image of our school district.

Today, we pause to say thank you. To our entire Administrative Professional staff: You don't just "support" our mission - you make it possible.

Thank you for lightening our burdens. You are the driving force behind our district! 🧡🖤
about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Graphic celebrating Administrative Professionals Day with the Herrin CUSD #4 Tiger logo. A smiling staff member is in the background with bold text wishing the team a happy holiday.
As we continue our #EveryKidHealthyWeek celebration, we want to take a moment to shout out our Tiger Bites articles!

Small bites lead to BIG changes. We’re serving up wellness tips all year long to help our young Tigers grow strong and fueled.

Ready for a refill on healthy ideas? Sink your teeth into the full collection!
🔗 www.herrinschools.org/tigerbites
about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Educational graphic titled "Tiger Bites: Nutrition Made Fun" with the call to action "Sink your teeth into." Features Herrin Tigers and Action for Healthy Kids logos over a blurred photo of kids playing. Includes the URL: herrinschools.org/tigerbites.
It’s Every Kid Healthy Week!

Helping our Tigers grow up healthy is a team effort. While Herrin CUSD #4 prioritizes student health all year long, this week we encourage everyone to join in the celebration of happy, healthy wellbeing!

Be on the lookout at breakfast! We’re starting the week off with some fun in the cafeteria. Come ready to try something new and tell us what you think! 🍍
about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Graphic for "Every Kid Healthy Week, April 20-24" at Herrin CUSD #4. The background features a purple-tinted, blurred photo of children on a playground. White and yellow text explains that the school is teaming up with Action for Healthy Kids to celebrate student wellness. An orange sticky note on the right says, "Watch for taste tests at breakfast this week!" and the Herrin Tigers logo is at the bottom center.

Missed the Summer Lunch registration? Don’t sweat it! 🧡 You still have two opportunities to get your family signed up for our free summer weekly meal bundles.

Stop by our booth at the NSPC Spring Sing or the HES Spring Sing to register in person. These bundles provide a full week of nutritious food for any child 18 and under in Herrin and surrounding communities.

🔗 Get all the details: www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch

about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Promotional graphic for the Herrin CUSD #4 SUN Summer Nutrition Program. The top features the SUN Program logo and the text "I missed Summer Lunch registration. Now what?" Below this, it lists "Additional signup opportunities: At the NSPC Spring Sing on April 30th and at the HES Spring Sing on May 7th." The website URL www.herrinschools.org/summerlunch is displayed in the center. The bottom includes the Herrin Tigers district logo, USDA and ISBE logos, and the statement "This institution is an equal opportunity provider".
Join us for the 5th Annual Family Eco-Festival! 🦋🧪

🗓️ When: Sunday, April 19, 1–5 PM
📍 Where: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass

Enjoy hands-on science, arts and crafts, a silent auction, live music, and more! This family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for Innovations in STEM Education. All proceeds provide competitive grants to K–12 teachers in Southern Illinois to enhance student learning and environmental stewardship. See you there for a day of fun for all ages!

For more information, see the event at https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJ63py7qV/
about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
An illustrated flyer for the 5th Annual Family Eco-Festival, which features a large, vibrant orange and black monarch butterfly. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Alto Vineyards, 8515 IL-127, Alto Pass, IL, and will held be rain or shine. The text highlights that the event is "Fun for all ages!" and offers hands-on science, conservation activities, environmental education, and arts and crafts. It also features a silent auction, local vendors, and live music by John West at 1:00 PM and Carr & Tejada at 3:00 PM. The festival serves as a fundraiser for local teachers hosted by Innovations in STEM Education. Sponsor logos listed at the bottom include Alto Vineyards, StraightUp Solar, IEA (Illinois Education Association), NEA, INSE, and SCORE.
It's National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🧡

At Herrin CUSD #4, we know that leadership is a service. This week, we recognize our Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.

Thank you to Sharonda Marshall, Dr. Bryant Hale, Kaci Lukens, Ryan Lowe, Andrew Anderson, and Stephanie Allen for your leadership and vision. You make our schools a better place to learn and grow.
about 1 month ago, Herrin CUSD #4
A commemorative graphic titled 'National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week' featuring portraits of six assistant principals from Herrin CUSD #4. The photos are arranged in a grid: Sharonda Marshall (HPKC & NSPC), Dr. Bryant Hale (HES), Kaci Lukens (HES), Ryan Lowe (HJHS), Andrew Anderson (HHS), and Stephanie Allen (HHS). The bottom of the graphic includes a handwritten 'Thank You' script, the Herrin CUSD #4 Tigers logo, and the NASSP logo. The design uses a white background with orange accents.
Hoppy (almost) Easter, Tigers! 🐰🐯

Herrin Schools will be closed April 3–6 for Easter Break. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and wonderful extended weekend. Enjoy the time off—you’ve earned it!
about 2 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Hoppy (almost) Easter, Tigers! 🐰🐯 Herrin Schools will be closed April 3–6 for Easter Break. We hope our students, staff, and families have a safe and wonderful extended weekend. Enjoy the time off—you’ve earned it!
We're Hiring! Check out our vacancies and grab an application:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/employment
about 2 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
We're Hiring
We’re on a roll! 🐯 Following up on our January highlights, we're back to keep the celebration going.

Check out the February edition of Let’s Talk Tigers as Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and Board President Kelly Green shout out the latest round of student and staff excellence. Our Tigers never slow down!

🎥 www.herrinschools.org/letstalktigers
3 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Let's Talk Tigers
**ATTENTION INCOMING KINDERGARTEN** 🐯
Tiger Cub Club will be here before you know it! Tiger Cub Club introduces your kindergartener to Northside school and the teachers. Please bring your kindergarten student to these sessions. Each session, we will provide information for the parents and kindergartners will learn skills in the classrooms. You only need to sign up one time for both dates.
Please click on the link below to sign up!!
https://forms.gle/wajWnhj82XhcHpwB9
3 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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Just a reminder!! There will be no school on Monday, March 2nd due to screening for next school year. If you have a student who needs to be screened for next year, call and make an appointment.

3 months ago, Sharonda Marshall

Our Tigers crushed it in January!! 🧡🖤

Check out the latest student spotlight as Superintendent Wilson and Board President Kelly Green shout out some of last month's BIGGEST student wins.

Watch the video below! 👇🏻
https://youtu.be/psnhQW6IEv8?si=zEX9oFW4WX2XGZH_

3 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Student Spotlight
As we honor the leaders who shaped our nation, Herrin Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day. The extended weekend begins with a half-day dismissal on Friday, February 13.

🚀 STARS Afterschool Program WILL BE in session on Friday, February 13th!
3 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Presidents' Day

Weather’s on the way, and we’re actively monitoring forecasted conditions. ❄️

For real-time updates, school-related weather decisions, and helpful resources, our Weather Updates page will be your go-to source:
👉 www.herrinschools.org/weather

Bundle up and stay safe, Tigers!

4 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Weather Update
Happy New Year!

Herrin CUSD #4 wishes everyone a joyful start to 2026! Enjoy the last few days of break! Students return on Tuesday, January 6th.
5 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
New Year
The countdown is on! ⏰🎄

Just a few more days until Christmas Break begins. From all of us at Herrin CUSD #4, we wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday season. We can’t wait to welcome you back refreshed and ready for the new semester!
5 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
Christmas Break
Our HJHS Chorus students visited WSIU Public Television today to record a choral ensemble for this year’s Sounds of the Season! 🎶 HHS Chorus students will head to the studio tomorrow.
Herrin is thrilled to join other local schools in this annual tradition and share our students’ talents with the community.

Don't miss it! Tune in to Sounds of the Season on WSIU PBS Channel 8:
❄️ Dec. 19 (Fri) – 8:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 20 (Sat) – 6:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 21 (Sun) – 12:00 AM & 4:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 22 (Mon) – 8:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 25 (Thu) – 12:30 AM & 7:00 PM
❄️ Dec. 26 (Fri) – 3:30 AM
Celebrate the season with our talented students! 🎶
5 months ago, Herrin CUSD #4
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📅 Mark your calendars! The PreK Center will be taking a little mid-week break on Wednesday, December 10th for our Teacher Institute Day! While our little learners enjoy a day off, our teachers will be busy filling their teaching toolboxes with fresh ideas and strategies. 🧠✨ We appreciate your flexibility as we continue growing to better serve your amazing kiddos! See you Thursday, rested and ready for more PreK adventures! 🚌 💫
6 months ago, Courtney Halaska
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